Maintaining good trench safety practices should be a priority 365 days a year. But this week in particular is a time to emphasize it as the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) holds its Trench Safety Stand Down, giving contractors an opportunity to recognize the importance of excavation safety and educate their crews.
Here are NUCA’s suggestions on how to go about holding a Trench Safety Stand Down event this week:
Making preparationsIdeally this was on your calendar and you started making preparations early. You have a designated coordinator who is organizing your Trench Safety Stand Down event. But even if you haven’t,
